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fairypelican
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 Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:53 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| We're expected to register for our wedding. We think this is fine, this way we won't get 16 micro-waves. I've heard that it's tacky to put the registry information inside the invitation (which makes sense). Where should we put this information, or should we wait for our friends/relatives to call and ask?Also, our friends live in a lot of different places. Should we register at more than one store, or does that make us look greedy? |
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fanaticsep
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:59 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| I am hearing that 2 or 3 registries is OK but try not to go over that.Registry information can be included in your shower invites and then should be distributed by word-of-mouth. |
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famimina
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
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Location: Netherlands Antilles
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:05 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| You can register at a few different stores. People usually never register at more than 2 or 3. The registry information will be sent out by whoever throws your shower, generally in the shower invitations. |
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Fanthony
Joined: 17 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:11 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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you typically get cards from the place you registered that you can slip in the envelope, instead of having to list it on the invite. are you having a wedding shower? they're typically sent out with shower invites. i would register at 2 just because some people may not have the 1 store you registered at near them. i recommend bed, bath and beyond (i went crazy with my registry there) and target  best of luck and congrats |
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FallingUpwardsemoness
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:17 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| Register at 2-3 places and make sure at least 1 is a very popular national chain (like Target or Younkers). Spread the news through word of mouth. Hopefully you're parents and other relatives can help you with this so you don't have to call everyone. |
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fancypants
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:23 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| Register at the place that has the widest array of what you want, such as a large department store. Yes, it's tacky to include it in your invitation. Traditionally that information is word of mouth. |
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fanaticsep
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:29 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| Putting the registry inside the invitation is widely used and not tacky it is the best way to let people know that you have registered. You will be so swamped with wedding details you wont be able to call or talk to all the guests inquiring about your registry. And if you dont put it with the invitation people may take it upon themselves to get you whatever they want or not get you anything at all.It is best to register at 2-3 places and have a large range of prices that way your guests that dont have alot of money can still get you something you want that is less expensive. And when you register make sure to ask if there will be a limit on returns, or if you can return for store credit or cash. Some stores no days limit the number of items per year that you can exchange and only let you exchange in the same area(if you are exchanging a kitchen appliance they will only let you get something from the kitchen section) So just make sure to find out all those details before registering. |
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fancypants
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:35 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| Most people use two because of location reasons, I would not worry about looking greedy, you are spending thousands of dollars for the guest to enjoy themselves, also people are used to purchasing gifts so it is no big deal. For the invites if you have a wedding web site you can put the registration information on the site and put the site information in the invites. When I go to a wedding i want all the information in front of me, and I am personally excited to give a great gift so I want the registration information in the invite. |
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fancypants
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:41 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| The putting ur registry in your invitations is a hot topic around here. As I do not personally see a problem with it (saves me a few phone calls to the bride and/or family) A lot of people think it's taboo. I would just do word of mouth. You could even find one of those wedding websites where you can build a site telling more about the bride/groom and such and it has a spot for registry (not sure if theknot.com has one as I did not use it when I got married 4 years ago). If you can find and make a wedding page I would include that in your invitation on a little business card, a lot of people will want to know your story, how you met, who is in your bridal party, and such. Plus they can find the registry there as well.But word of mouth is the best. I would just tell everyone have you parents tell your family ect ect. |
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falcon
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:47 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| Traditionally the registry info is to be spread to guests via word of mouth and the maid of honor is to help make sure word gets around. In today's times however that might not be very easy. You're right, including it in the invitation is tacky. However, if you have a wedding website you can post the info there, or send it with the less formal save-the-dates. When people ask you can tell them, and make sure your parents know, because mothers are very good at spreading that kind of info. To answer your second question, it is very common to register at more than one store, but I wouldn't do more than two... if you can help it. Best wishes! |
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Fanthony
Joined: 17 Jul 2007
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Location: usa
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:53 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| My fiance and i sent the link to our wedding website (we used theknot.com) on our save-the-date cards. We just put it at the bottom and simply said: "For updates and registry information, please visit: www.theknot.com......). Also, my maid of honor is throwing me a shower, so she's getting all of my guest information and sending invitations with our registry info on it as well. We registered at four places, but most of it was at Walmart. Hope this helps. |
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fanaticsep
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:59 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| You only tell where you are registered when asked. Don't register for the sames things at different stores. That defeats the purpose. Most stores now you can view the registry online and buy then. |
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FarajS
Joined: 24 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:05 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| NEVER NEVER NEVER include those tacky little slips in any invite EVER. Even for a shower where the point is basically gifts. Just because stores give them to you does not make it okay.Word of mouth. Trust me, people will ask either you or the parent where you're registered.I registered at 2 places, both of which were national stores (Crate and Barrel and Macy's) but C&B does not have a lot of stores on the east coast. Still, everywhere is online now so that should solve the problem for people who don't have a store nearby.Register where they have things you want/need. It's just a guide anyway. People will choose as they please.In the end, most people gave us cash anyway (it wa skind of funny because about 70% of our guests gave us $100 bills. We wondered if they all got together and made a group decsion.) |
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falcon
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:11 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| It is good to Register at a few places. People like to do there shopping in different places. I for one have registered at Bed Bath and Beyond and Target.Both of those stores gave us small inserts with our Register information, that we could put in our invitations or mail out seperatly. There are plenty or stores to choose from! |
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falcon
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:17 am Post subject: Registering Questions....? |
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| register at stores that have locations across the countrypottery barncrate n barrelsearsnorstromsjc penneyetc.some stores are now offering to advise your friends by mail that you have registered with their store. you give them your wedding list, they send out the postcards! the one thing i don't care for about this offer is they then have your friends on their mailing lists and your friends may not appreciate it! you can register at two or three stores, just don't put the same items on each registry! and make sure you put different price point items on each list, so that those who can not afford a microwave will still have a choice of items! and those who can afford the microwave won't send a toaster! lolgood luck and happy wedding! |
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